Goodyear Polyglas Tires
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Goodyear Polyglas Tires
Did any Corvette come from the factory with G70-15 raised white letter Goodyear Polyglas tires?
I have two that I aquired years ago that are perfect condition and they need to find a home, but I don't know what kind of car they might go on.
I have two that I aquired years ago that are perfect condition and they need to find a home, but I don't know what kind of car they might go on.
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From: Shamong, NJ
In 73, when Chevrolet went to radials, they switched from a F70x15 to a GR70x15.
I don't believe that the G70x15 was an OEM size tire on any car, no mater what make or year. I say this because I have a set of four 1972 vintage G70x15, Goodyear Polyglas GT's, that are in pretty good shape.
They've been laying around the shop for 30+ years. I'm not aware of any OEM application for them?
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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Original window sticker and paperwork for my 75 says:
GR70-15/B STL BELTED RADIAL W/L
Goodyear Steelguard Radial Tires with raised white letters
I seem to remember that polyglass was available in the early 70s.
GR70-15/B STL BELTED RADIAL W/L
Goodyear Steelguard Radial Tires with raised white letters
I seem to remember that polyglass was available in the early 70s.
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Goodyear Polyglas tires were never used in production on any Corvette... If it says "POLYGLAS," it's not for a Corvette.
As mentioned, original Corvette tires during the 1968-1972 period were nylon belted tires sized F70-15 available from Goodyear, Firestone, and occasionally U.S. Royal.
In 1973, Corvette tires were switched to radials sized GR70-15 and continued in that size until the switch to the p metric sizing was introduced.
Regards,
Stan Falenski
As mentioned, original Corvette tires during the 1968-1972 period were nylon belted tires sized F70-15 available from Goodyear, Firestone, and occasionally U.S. Royal.
In 1973, Corvette tires were switched to radials sized GR70-15 and continued in that size until the switch to the p metric sizing was introduced.
Regards,
Stan Falenski
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